1 . Enjoy these four stories of wonderful friendships between people and creatures.
Albi the Glowing Cow Boy
By Georgia Bwng. Illustrated by Angela Cogo
On a quiet farm in frosty moonlight, a calf (小牛) called Albi is born. A boy called Rufus lives nearby. Soon. Albi and Rufus set off on an incredible journey-but why are the two so deeply connected and how can they each find what they are searching for?
The Boy Who Saved a Bear
By Nizrana Farook
Nuwan works at a library delivering books, but when he unexpectedly crosses the path of a dangerous group of thieves, he must go on the run. Hiding deep in a cave he realizes he’s not alone-he’s sharing his shelter with a scared bear. Nuwan comforted the bear, so this unlikely pair become friends and are soon working together to stop the bad guys and solve a mystery.
Pax
By Sara Pennypacker, Illustrated by Jon Kassen
Peter has a special bond with Pax-a half-tamed fox cub (幼崽). When a war breaks out suddenly, Peter has to move to live with his grandfather, leaving Pax behind. Can the friends find their way back to each other? This story is accompanied by lots of beautiful illustrations.
Wilder
By Penny Chrimes
When a half-wild girl appears from the marshes (沼泽), the people of a nearby village treat her with doubt. She has a mysterious connection to animals, especially the falcon who circles above her. When the river starts to dry up and a dark sickness begins to spread, the girl sets out to save the villagers.
1. Why do Nuwan and the bear become friends?A.They live in the same place. | B.They have to solve a mystery. |
C.The bear was comforted by Nuwan. | D.The bear saved Nuwan from the thieves. |
A.The force of thieves. | B.An unexpected war. |
C.The decision of Peter’s grandfather. | D.The villagers’ doubt. |
A.They are created with the same theme. | B.Their plots are only full of adventures. |
C.They are accompanied by beautiful pictures. | D.Their characters grew up with their animal friends. |
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I love reading. I love it so much that no matter where I go, and I will put a book in my bag. And I will take it out and read a couple of page when I am free. However, so a good habit also has its disadvantages. Once my mother had anything urgent to deal with and can’t spare time to cook.
I promised her that I would cook. But thinking it was still earlier, I picked up a book to read. Soon I got lost in the story. Not until my mother came back I realize I forgot to cook the meal. In my relief, she didn’t blame me. She just reminded me to pay attention to protect my eyesight. What the good mother!
Today, I will talk about my favourite novel, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer,
4 . Books for Children
Fleabag and the Ring’s End Beth Webb More stories of Fleabag, the talking cat--star of this wonderful set of 3 books. Ages 8-13, 208 pages, paper-back 07459 44116, £3.99 | The little White House Elizabeth Goudge A fairy tale and winner of the Carnegie Medal. Ages 8-12, 240 pages, paper-back 07459 45783, £4.99 |
My Very First Christmas Book Lois Rock and Alec Ayliffe A big, bright book, which presents the story simply, and delightfully for very young children. Ages 0-3, 12 pages, 200mmx200mm, board 07459 40560, £4.99 | First Festival: Christmas Lois Rock An all-in-one book to help grown-ups and children prepare their Christmas celebration together. Presents, activities and customs. Ages 5-8, 48 pages, 290mmx250mm, hardback 07459 39074, £8.99 |
Star of Wonder Pat Alexander A wonderful collection of Christmas stories and poems. Full of lively pages to read and enjoy. Ages 7-12, 224 pages, paperback 07459 39323, £4.99 | The Not-So-Wise Man Alan MacDonald and Andrew Rowland We all know about the 3 Wise Men who traveled to Bethlehem and discovered the baby Jesus Christ. This is the tale of another one, who always missed the point. Ages 5-9, 32 pages, 270mm×210mm, hardback. 07459 38922, £8.99 |
1. If you want to make a Christmas plan together with your children, which book do you prefer?
A.Star of Wonder | B.The Not-So-Wise Man |
C.First Festival: Christmas | D.My Very First Christmas Book |
A.07459 40560. | B.07459 38922. |
C.07459 45783. | D.07459 44116. |
A.Pat Alexander. | B.Beth Webb. |
C.Lois Rock. | D.Elizabeth Goudge. |
5 . I must have always known reading was very important because the first memories I have as a child deal with books. There was not one night that I don’t remember mom reading me a storybook by my bedside. I was extremely inspired by the elegant way the words sounded.
I always wanted to know what my mom was reading. Hearing mom say, "I can’t believe what’s printed in the newspaper this morning," made me want to grab it out of her hands and read it myself. I wanted to be like my mom and know all of the things she knew. So I carried around a book, and each night, just to be like her, I would pretend to be reading.
This is how everyone learned to read. We would start off with sentences, then paragraphs, and then stories. It seemed an unending journey, but even as a six-year-old girl I realized that knowing how to read could open many doors. When mom said," The C-A-N-D-Y is hidden on the top shelf," I knew where the candy was. My progress in reading raised my curiosity, and I wanted to know everything. I often found myself telling my mom to drive more slowly, so that I could read all of the road signs we passed.
Most of my reading through primary, middle and high school was factual reading. I read for knowledge, and to make A’s on my tests. Occasionally, I would read a novel that was assigned, but I didn’t enjoy this type of reading. I liked facts, things that are concrete. I thought anything abstract left too much room for argument.
Yet, now that I’m growing and the world I once knew as being so simple is becoming more complex, I find myself needing a way to escape. By opening a novel, I can leave behind my burdens and enter into a wonderful and mysterious world where I am now a new character. In these worlds I can become anyone. I don’t have to write down what happened or what technique the author was using when he or she wrote this. I just read to relax.
We’re taught to read because it’s necessary for much of human understanding. Reading is a vital part of my life. Reading satisfies my desire to keep learning. And I’ve found that the possibilities that lie within books are limitless.
1. Why did the author want to grab the newspaper out of mom’s hands?A.She wanted mom to read the news to her. | B.She was anxious to know what had happened. |
C.She couldn’t wait to tear the newspaper apart. | D.She couldn’t help but stop mom from reading. |
A.her unique way to locate herself | B.her eagerness to develop her reading ability |
C.her effort to remind mom to obey traffic rules | D.her growing desire to know the world around her. |
A.explore a fantasy land | B.develop a passion for learning |
C.learn about the adult community | D.get away from a confusing world |
A.The Magic of Reading | B.The Pleasure of Reading |
C.Growing Up with Reading | D.Reading Makes a Full Man |
6 . While you may know how to find the best app for your phone, do you know how to pick a book you'll really like? Here are some tips.
1. Start with your interests.
2. What's your "type"? Do you prefer fiction or nonfiction? Fiction books like novels or short-story collections can transport you to another world, or help you imagine something beyond your own experience. Not all fiction is the same-maybe you like the classics, fantasy or mystery (悬疑) novels.
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4. Join the club-online or in person. Get your friends together and share information about authors, writing styles, and story types.
A.Explain your interests |
B.Find a family favorite |
C.They tell stories using facts |
D.Maybe historical fiction is more your thing |
E.A library can attract you with a lot of great books |
F.Reading on your own isn't like reading for school |
G.Most social networking sites also have book-club sections |
7 . How to Improve Speed Reading Skills
Speed reading is one of many skills that can improve your reading comprehension and shorten your study time.
Look at groups of words, not single words.
Scan for keywords.
Scanning is a highly effective way of extracting answers from a text without really reading it. If you know exactly what you are looking for﹣a name, a date, a statistic, or a specific word-you can find it quickly by skipping over large chunks of the text. To scan, first visualize the word, number, or phrase you would like to find.
You can train yourself to read faster by timing yourself as you go. Start by getting your base time. Set a timer for fifteen minutes, and speed read as you normally do.
A.Race the clock. |
B.Cheek your comprehension. |
C.Here are some speed reading techniques. |
D.Then, run your eyes rapidly over the text. |
E.When the timer goes off, cheek to see bow far you have got. |
F.If you read a text one word at a time, then this will slow your reading speed down. |
G.One of the reasons is that you have to pause to understand what a passage is saying. |
1. 这本书的基本信息;
2. 故事梗概、主题思想等;
3. 你对这本书的评价或感受。
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增加:在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧),并在其下面写出该加的词
删除:把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉。
修改:在错的词下划一横线,并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意:1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词;
2.只允许修改10处,多者(从第11处起)不计分。
When I was little, my parents would read me some fairy tales before I sleep, I fell in love for books and I couldn’t sleep if my parents missed that part. Thank to my parents, books have been part of my life. Some people educate their children to reading more books. They expect their children to make many money when they will grow up. But my parents just want me to enjoy reading. The more I read, greater joy I get from the books. Reading books also bring me some skills to solve problems in life. I know the ways to adjust myself but then face life positively, especial when I’m in low spirits. So I’ll continue to read books.
1.你为什么喜欢读书;
2.你喜欢读哪一类的书(例如:历史、科学、文学等)?请给出至少两个理由。
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